When people think about flexibility in cheerleading, they often picture a flyer stretching into a beautiful heel stretch or scorpion. While flyers certainly need flexibility, it is a mistake to…
In any cheer program, younger athletes are always watching the older ones. They watch how they practice, how they handle mistakes, how they respond to coaches, and how they treat…
Fear is a normal part of learning new skills in All Star Cheer. Whether it is a new tumbling pass, a difficult jump, a stunt, or a new position in…
A successful All Star cheer team is built on strong leadership. While coaches create the vision, athletes also have an important responsibility. Every teammate can become a leader through daily…
Every athlete has good days and difficult ones. Sometimes frustration, disappointment, or excitement comes out as arguing, pouting, ignoring instructions, or showing poor sportsmanship. When that happens, parents and coaches…
A cheer team name can be much more than a word printed on a shirt or announced before a team takes the floor. In many programs, team names are chosen…
Although not nearly on as often as what are viewed as the most major spots (football, basketball, baseball, etc.), cheerleading can be found on TV. Many viewers first notice it…
When you are choosing a place for tumble classes, the equipment matters just as much as the coaches. The right setup can help your athlete learn faster, stay safe, and…
At a recent Spirit Fest competition in Providence, RI, our gym acquired what can only be described as the Mother of All Cheer Ducks as a gift for two teams…
When interacting with cheer athletes on a regular basis, a phrase you may hear from athletes beginning to take tumble classes at your facility for the first time is: “I…
